YEARLY HIGH
2.0630 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.4822 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6745 QAR

2015 GEL to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.0630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 1.4822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5808 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0624 to the December average rate of 1.5210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.0630 was down 1.38% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.0920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,315 QAR
2014 Average 10,343 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,411 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,903.90 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.1170
1.4637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to QAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.8050, compared to 1.5439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.4331 QAR (High: 2.0628 / Low: 1.6297). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 QAR (High: 2.0627 / Low: 2.0621).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4331
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.0624) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.0657), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-0.16%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.0624
2014 Avg (January) 2.0657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0630 2.0618 2.0624
February 2.0627 2.0621 2.0625
March 2.0628 1.6297 1.9114
April 1.6248 1.5680 1.6114
May 1.6034 1.5407 1.5697
June 1.6273 1.5796 1.6129
July 1.6230 1.5999 1.6140
August 1.6027 1.5133 1.5676
September 1.5417 1.4822 1.5182
October 1.5373 1.5112 1.5246
November 1.5243 1.5119 1.5182
December 1.5327 1.5097 1.5210